Science Buddies
Science Buddies: How Much Dna Can You Pack Into a Cell?
This project asks you to find out just how much DNA can be fit into a cell. Whether animals with a bigger genome need a larger cell nucleus to store its DNA is uncertain. However, by trying your hand at this science project you can find...
Palomar Community College District
Palomar College: Blood Components (Tutorial)
This review of what makes up human blood is easy to read and understand. There are guides to pronunciation and glossary links as well as a self quiz to check your understanding.
Other
Lymphoma Information Net: Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
A screening test for some diseases by measuring how erythrocytes settle out of the blood.
Other
Dr. Hull: Parents' Common Sense Encyclopedia: Cbc, Complete Blood Count
Chart giving the normal ranges in a complete blood count or CBC. Looks at white blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, red blood cells, platelets, and average red cell size. Click on highlighted terms for more information about them.
WebMD
Web Md: What Is Anemia?
Here at this site from WebMD Health you can find a basic overview of the many different forms of anemia. It discusses the basics, then goes through symptoms, and also includes information on detection and treatment of anemia.
Other
Fun Science Gallery: Let's Observe the Red Blood Cells
A brief overview of red blood cells accompanies a blood smear observation experiment. Includes drawings and photographs to aid in understanding.
Rice University
Rice University: Erythrocyte Membranes
Description of the microscopic membranes surrounding an erythrocyte or the red blood cell.